We're looking for Brookline's Best Ballplayers!

Summer teams are competitive, and tryouts are open to anyone who lives in Brookline or attends a Brookline school. Registration is free but MUST be done in advance of tryouts. Team ages are determined by the player's age on April 30, 2009.

BYB plans to field four teams:

Bay State 10U Team Info:

Players who make the team must be age 9 or 10 on April 30, 2010.
Coaches: Danny Wisel and Raj Balakrisbackgrounmhna.
Tryouts will be Sunday, May 23, 2010, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Eliot Field.
See the Bay State calendar for games – (Please refer to “C” games.)
Practices to begin in early June, first game, June 30, season may go through August 22.

Bay State 12U Team Info:

Players who make the team must be age 11 or 12 on April 30, 2010.
Coaches: Jim Wulfson and Padraic Mahoney-Pierce
Tryouts will be Sunday, May 23, 2010, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM at Eliot Field.
See the Bay State calendar for games – (Please refer to “A” games.)
Practices to begin in early June, first game, July 6, season may go through August 22.

Lou Tompkins 14U Team Info:

Players who make the team must be age 13 or 14 on April 30, 2010.
Coach: Michael Normant
Tryouts will be May 22, 2010, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Warren Field.
(NOTE: These tryouts have been rescheduled from the original time of 2:00-4:00 pm)
See the LTA calendar for games – (Please refer to “B” games.)
Practices to begin in early June, first game, June 21, season may go through August 15.

Lou Tompkins 16U Team Info:

Players who make the team must be age 15 or 16 on April 30, 2010.
Coach: John Bucci
Tryouts: May 15, 12:00-2:00, Warren Field
See the LTA calendar for games – (Please refer to “A” games.)
Practices to begin in early June, first game, June 22, season may go through August 15.

FAQ’s

When do practices begin?

Practice for all teams will start near the beginning of June. The coaches will develop a reasonable practice schedule that works within spring baseball schedules. It is important to have the summer team begin workouts and have a good opportunity to play together before the summer season. Practices for this team are typically at Eliot/Warren Fields and you can expect two or more practices per week during the July-August season.

When are the games?

Most games begin at 5:00 PM on weekdays with a typical 1-hour warm-up call. Weekend game times vary. Carpooling is usually workable for travel games.

Are players required to attend every game and practice?

We need players to be available for the majority of games and practices, but we also realize that families take vacations in the summer. It is typical to stagger rosters so even if you will be away for part of the summer you may still be able to play summer baseball. But - the more games you can play, the better it is for the team! If you have concerns about your summer schedule, please contact the Summer VP (contact below) to discuss. In any case, please come to the tryout. We generally create a “full time” roster of core players who can make most of the games, and an “alternate” roster of players who can fill in as they are available.

How do I register and what’s important for now?

Click below! Please note again that all players who wish to tryout MUST register! You will need to enter your availability for the entire the season so have your summer schedule ready when you register.

What does it cost?

The fee is $125 for full time players and $50 for alternates. You will not be charged a registration fee at this time. Players who make the team will be expected to pay before the first practice.

Is it going to be big fun?

Yes. Absolutely!

Have more questions?

If you have additional questions, feel free to contact Phil Schroeder, VP of Summer Baseball, at .